Obituaries

Dec 29, 2019

Nancy L. (Hawley) Stewart, 84, of Pottsville passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Schuylkill Center.

Born December 13, 1935 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Edward M. and Evelyn E. (Yocum) Hawley.

She was a high school graduate from Pottsville High School. She was a member of the Eastern Stars and...

Dec 16, 2019

Patricia A. Pacenta, 87, Pottsville, entered into eternal rest Monday evening at Manor Care Health Services, Pottsville.

Born June 11, 1932, in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late Anthony N. and Florence S. (Selgrath) Pacenta.

She was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.

Patricia was a 1954 graduate...

Dec 15, 2019

Eleanor M. Hammer, 92, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Seton Manor.

Born August 9, 1927, she was the daughter of the late James and Agnes Cecelia (Kilmurray) Hammer.

She was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church, Pottsville.

Eleanor was a Pottsville High School graduate, class of 1945. She...

Dec 14, 2019

Lester W. "Duke" Riegel, Jr. was born on July 26, 1985. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 7, 2019.

He was the son of Lester W. Riegel, Sr. and the late Elaine Riegel (Mrs. Riegel passed away in December 2011). Duke was a member of First United Methodist Church, Schuylkill Haven.

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Dec 6, 2019

Doris A. Purcell, 90, Pottsville, died Friday at Lehigh Valley Hospital- East.

Born September 1, 1929 in Schuylkill Haven, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Battersby) McGugart.

She was a member of St. Patrick's RC Church, Pottsville.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Dec 6, 2019

"Though She Be But Little, She Is Fierce"

Many hearts were broken Friday December 6, as Lorrie Christine Cunningham Botella, 42, and her beloved companion Thor left this world due to the injuries they suffered as a result of a fire at her home in Pottsville.

Lorrie was born and raised in Pottsville.  Her sparkle...

Nov 27, 2019

William Henry Evans III "Hen", 53, formerly of Pottsville, passed away November 27, 2019 at his residence. Born in Reading, November 23, 1966, he was the son of the late William H. Evans Jr. and Judy Steffanic of Pottsville. William was a Pottsville High School graduate. He recently retired from Lehigh Hanson Heidelberg Cement Group and was the past...

Oct 25, 2019

Phillip D. Moffler, 65, Pottsville, died October 25 at his residence.

He was born September 10, 1954.

Phillip proudly served in the United States AirForce from September 8, 1972 until being Honorably discharged on June 27, 1976.

He is preceded by his parents and his wife Maureen.

He is survived by...

Oct 23, 2019

Cecelia T. Whelski, 75, Pottsville died Tuesday evening at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Schuylkill Haven.

Born March 28, 1944 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Catherine G. (Leonard) Whelski.

Cecelia was active in volunteering her time.  She would often be seen at the St. Patrick's Soup Kitchen, St. John's...

Oct 10, 2019

Beatrice Doyle, 98, Pottsville, died Thursday morning at The Gardens of York Terrace, Pottsville.

Born April 30, 1921 in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Doyle.

She worked as a CPA focusing on auditing.

Beatrice was the last member of her immediate family.  She was being cared for...

Oct 9, 2019

John F. Moran, 76, Pottsville, died Wednesday evening at Schuylkill Center Genesis Eldercare.

Born September 25, 1943 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Ivy B. (Martin) Moran.

John was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Pottsville where he was a trustee and head usher for many years....

Sep 23, 2019

Sue L. Klem, 76, Pottsville, died Monday afternoon at her residence with her husband Joseph by her side.

Born March 16, 1943, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late George and Catherine Klem.

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.  She was employed as an accountant at...

Sep 22, 2019

Carol (Bradbury) Leffler, 85, of Pottsville passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.

She was born August 28, 1934, in Tremont, she was the daughter of the late George and Jenny (Phillips) Bradbury.

She was a graduate of Pottsville High School and was a bank teller at the former...

Sep 2, 2019

Lois F. "Loie" Walsh, 91, passed away Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill- East Norwegian, Pottsville, after a brief illness.

Born in Pottsville March 21, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Arthur "Scoop" and Margaret "Peg" Lesher Felsburg.

She was a 1944 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.  She was married to John...

Aug 15, 2019

Joseph W. Bauer, 58, of St Clair passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at his residence.

Born in Pottsville, on November 2, 1960, he was the son of the late William and Dorothea (McCool) Bauer.

Joseph was raised in the Catholic faith.

He was a St. Clair High School graduate of class of...

Aug 11, 2019

David H. Meyers, Sr., of Harrisburg passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Frey Village, Middletown.

Born in Pottsville, on February 2, 1947, he was the son of the late Jacob and Josephine (Davis) Meyers.

He enjoyed music and old movies. His biggest enjoyment in life was being a father, grandfather, and friend.

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Aug 1, 2019

Dr. John "Jack" Tice Dolbin, Jr., 70, Pottsville, died Thursday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born October 12, 1948 in Pottsville, Jack was the son of the late John Tice Dolbin, Sr. and the late Lois Schlottman Dolbin.

Jack had a deep faith in God and love for Jesus Christ. As a child...

Jul 31, 2019

Carla M. Kayal, 57, found peace Wednesday evening at Schuylkill Medical Center - East, Pottsville after her courageous battle with cancer.

Born April 26, 1962, in Dayton OH, she was the daughter of the late Leonard E. and Wanda Haley.

She worked in the healthcare industry.  She found great joy spending time with her sons...

Jul 17, 2019

Edward J. "Duke" Young, 75, Seltzer, died Wednesday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospice , Allentown.

Born March 3, 1944 in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Edward P. and Ella (Gombola) Young.

Duke was a member of the Seltzer Hose Co. and the Seltzer Gun Club.  He was also an avid golfer.  He...

Jun 26, 2019

Mary L. (Lesher) Harris, 77, of Pottsville passed away Wednesday at ManorCare, Pottsville.

Born in Pottsville, on October 20, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Luther Lee and Sarah Marion (Hewes) Lesher.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville and was an active member in the Pottsville Senior Citizen Center. She...